Moving to Micronesia, Federated States of from Ghana

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Ghana to Micronesia, Federated States of — from daily expenses to quality of life.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Ghana and Micronesia, Federated States of stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

GH
1.8
FM
0.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GH
25.9
FM
14.1

Micronesia, Federated States of performs significantly better than Ghana across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GH
$234
FM
$482
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GH
1.4
FM
9.6

Ghana generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Micronesia, Federated States of leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

GH
89.0
FM
54.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GH
0.7t
FM
0.0t

Micronesia, Federated States of performs significantly better than Ghana across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GH
0.6
FM
5.7
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

GH
68.0%
FM
40.0%

Ghana generally does better on infrastructure, though Micronesia, Federated States of leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GH
3.1%
FM
16.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GH
$6,700
FM
$3,800

Ghana performs better than Micronesia, Federated States of across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GH
69.4 yrs
FM
74.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GH
32.6
FM
21.9

Micronesia, Federated States of performs significantly better than Ghana across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ghana and Micronesia, Federated States of. To live, work, or study long-term in Micronesia, Federated States of, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Micronesia, Federated States of's immigration authority.

Ghana passport

Ghana passport holder visiting Micronesia, Federated States of

Visa Free
Ghana passport holders can enter Micronesia, Federated States of without a visa.
Micronesia, Federated States of passport

Micronesia, Federated States of passport holder visiting Ghana

Visa Required
Micronesia, Federated States of passport holders need a visa to enter Ghana.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Micronesia, Federated States of?

With 5.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Micronesia, Federated States of can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Ghana and Micronesia, Federated States of.

Is Micronesia, Federated States of safe for expats?

Micronesia, Federated States of performs significantly better than Ghana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Micronesia, Federated States of is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.8 in Ghana.

How is healthcare in Micronesia, Federated States of compared to Ghana?

Ghana generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Micronesia, Federated States of leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 9.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Micronesia, Federated States of, compared to 1.4 in Ghana. Micronesia, Federated States of scores 48 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Ghana: 48).

What language do they speak in Micronesia, Federated States of?

Both Ghana and Micronesia, Federated States of share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

GH FM
Population 33,107,275 101,009
Currency Ghanaian Cedi (GHS) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +233 +691
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number 112